Exam quiz Communication - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

A test transmission should normally include...

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station called, aircraft identification and the words radio check

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only the pilot's first name

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a MAYDAY call

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the passenger list

Question 2

In case of radio failure in VMC, a VFR pilot should normally...

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continue to land at a suitable aerodrome while maintaining VMC

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enter IMC immediately

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squawk 7500

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transmit continuously on all frequencies

Question 3

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter E is transmitted as...

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Echo

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 4

What does the abbreviation "QTE" stand for?

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True bearing from the station

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Magnetic bearing to the station

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Magnetic bearing from the station

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True bearing to the station

Question 5

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? An ATC route clearance must be...

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read back

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It is always transmitted continuously

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never read back

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It should be omitted to save time

Question 6

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter V is transmitted as...

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Victor

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 7

Which statement about radio check readability is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Readability reports indicate how well the transmission is received

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They measure fuel quality

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They determine cloud base

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They set flap limits

Question 8

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The correct meaning of WILCO is...

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I understand your message and will comply

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It replaces all clearances

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 9

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

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Transmitting blind

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Blind

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No reception

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Listen

Question 10

Which statement about MAYDAY is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It is used for distress with grave and imminent danger

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It is used for routine taxi

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It is used only for weather requests

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It means the flight is cancelled

Question 11

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter C is transmitted as...

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Charlie

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 12

Which statement is correct for position reports?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They replace navigation

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

Question 13

Which statement is correct for PAN PAN?

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It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It applies only after shutdown

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

Question 14

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? QNH in a radio message is...

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the altimeter setting to indicate altitude above mean sea level

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

Question 15

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The word BREAK is used to...

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separate portions of a message

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

Question 16

Urgency messages are defined as...

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Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

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Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance

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Information concerning the apron personnel and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft

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Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

Question 17

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase AFFIRM means...

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yes

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It is a runway surface condition

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no

Question 18

What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?

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Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow information radar

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Flow integrity required

Question 19

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter K is transmitted as...

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Kilo

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 20

What is the correct operational meaning of call sign use?

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Correct call sign use helps identify the aircraft and prevent confusion

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

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Call signs replace position reports

Question 21

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC

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Standard time.

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Local time.

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Time zone time

Question 22

The word BREAK is used to...

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separate portions of a message

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declare an emergency

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cancel a clearance

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start engine failure drills

Question 23

In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

Question 24

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?

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Negative

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Not

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Finish

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No

Question 25

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

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No specific opening hours

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Sunrise to sunset

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Sunset to sunrise

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24 h service

Question 26

What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?

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300000 km/s

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123000 m/s

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123000 km/s

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300000 m/s

Question 27

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter U is transmitted as...

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Uniform

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 28

In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

Question 29

Which statement about correction of an incorrect readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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The corrected instruction should be acknowledged and read back accurately

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The first readback should be kept

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The frequency should be changed immediately

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The correction should be ignored

Question 30

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

Question 31

Which statement is correct for emergency communication?

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Aviate first, then communicate the essential information when workload permits

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It is a fuel planning term

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

Question 32

What is the correct term for a message used for air traffic control?

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Flight safety message

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Flight regularity message

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Meteorological message

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Message related to direction finding

Question 33

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

Question 34

The phrase SAY AGAIN means...

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repeat all or the specified part of your transmission

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speak more quietly

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cancel my clearance

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read back my heading

Question 35

The phrase AFFIRM means...

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yes

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no

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wait

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unable

Question 36

Which navigation facility may be used for broadcasting the ATIS?

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VOR

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GPS

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DME

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NDB

Question 37

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

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Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

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Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

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Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

Question 38

The word BREAK BREAK is used to...

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separate messages to different aircraft in a busy transmission

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request a coffee break

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declare fuel endurance

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report turbulence

Question 39

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter T is transmitted as...

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Tango

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 40

Which item from an aerodrome information transmission does not normally require readback?

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Wind

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Runway in use

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SSR-Code

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Altitude

Question 41

Which option correctly describes position reports?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They must always be one word

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It replaces all clearances

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It should be omitted to save time

Question 42

The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

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an error has been made in the transmission

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the pilot accepts a clearance

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the runway is vacated

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the emergency is cancelled

Question 43

What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?

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Roger

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Entering

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Wilco

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Airspace Delta

Question 44

The transponder code assigned by ATC should be...

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set and read back if instructed

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changed to 7700 immediately

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left on standby

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entered only after landing

Question 45

Which listed frequency is suitable for VHF voice communication?

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120.50 MHz

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115.15 MHz

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108.80 MHz

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117.30 kHz

Question 46

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

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Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 47

What does the abbreviation "QDR" stand for?

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Magnetic bearing from the station

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True bearing from the station

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Magnetic bearing to the station

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True bearing to the station

Question 48

What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?

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VHF

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LF

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MF

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HF

Question 49

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter I is transmitted as...

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India

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 50

Which statement about readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Safety-critical clearances and instructions must be read back accurately

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Readback is never needed for runway instructions

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Passenger names must be read back

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Only fuel quantity is read back

Question 51

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kias

Question 52

A frequency change instruction should be...

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acknowledged with the new frequency

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ignored until landing

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read back as QNH

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answered with MAYDAY

Question 53

What is the correct operational meaning of standard phraseology?

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It reduces ambiguity and improves safety on the frequency

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It is a fuel planning term

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

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It is used only for passenger briefings

Question 54

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The transponder code assigned by ATC should be...

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set and read back if instructed

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It cancels standard phraseology

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It changes QNH automatically

Question 55

Which of the listed radiotelephony messages has a higher priority than a flight safety message?

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Communication related to direction finding

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Flight regularity message

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Meteorological message

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Aircraft position report message

Question 56

Which statement about position reports is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They include only passenger names

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They replace navigation

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They must always be one word

Question 57

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The urgency signal is...

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PAN PAN

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SECURITY

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It should be omitted to save time

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

Question 58

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

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One time

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Two times

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Three times

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Four times

Question 59

Which statement about PAN PAN is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It is used for all readbacks

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It replaces QNH

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It means radio failure only

Question 60

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Call Hamburg Tower on 121.275"?

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125.35.00

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Call 121.275

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Call tower

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Call tower on 121.275

Question 61

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter R is transmitted as...

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Romeo

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 62

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

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OBST

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OBTC

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OST

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OBS

Question 63

Which statement about transponder code instructions is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Assigned codes should be set and read back when required

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Codes may be invented

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Codes replace ATC clearance

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Codes are fuel grades

Question 64

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

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7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

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